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Myelodysplastic syndromes: a practical approach to diagnosis and treatment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20048028     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are clonal bone marrow disorders that lead to underproduction of normal blood cells. The consequent cytopenias result in infections and bleeding complications. MDS transform to acute myeloid leukemia in one-third of patients. The number of diagnoses has exploded in the past decade as a result of increased recognition and understanding of the disease and the aging of the population. New therapies can extend life. MDS are now considered the most common form of leukemia, and in some cases deserve immediate intervention. This review describes common presentations of MDS, optimal diagnostic approaches, and therapies for lower-and higher-risk disease.
Authors:
Afsaneh Barzi; Mikkael A Sekeres
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine     Volume:  77     ISSN:  1939-2869     ISO Abbreviation:  Cleve Clin J Med     Publication Date:  2010 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-05     Completed Date:  2010-03-04     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8703441     Medline TA:  Cleve Clin J Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  37-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Age Distribution
Anemia / etiology
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Blood Cell Count
Chelation Therapy
Erythrocyte Transfusion
Erythropoietin, Recombinant / therapeutic use
Hematinics / therapeutic use
Humans
Myelodysplastic Syndromes / classification,  diagnosis*,  etiology,  therapy*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Erythropoietin, Recombinant; 0/Hematinics

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